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Galatians 5:16-23 teaches that at any moment we are either walking by the Holy Spirit or according to the sin nature. Walking by the Spirit, enjoying fellowship with God, walking in the light are virtually synonymous. During these times, the Holy Spirit is working in us to illuminate our minds to the truth of Scripture and to challenge us to apply what we learn. But when we sin, we begin to live based on the sin nature. Our works do not count for eternity. The only way to recover is to confess (admit, acknowledge) our sin to God the Father and we are instantly forgiven, cleansed, and recover our spiritual walk (1 John 1:9). Please make sure you are walking by the Spirit before you begin your Bible study, so it will be spiritually profitable.

Interlocked (2023)

Interlocked (2023)

May 2023 - October 2024

Dr. Dean is teaching the Interlocked series, developed by Amos and Jen Kwok, and based on Charlie Clough’s Bible Framework. Please click on the Interlocked link to access the training materials.

Additionally, the Interlocked - Children's Edition training materials have been designed for 10–12 year olds, but are also used with children as young as seven.

The Interlocked lessons developed by the Kwoks can be found in the Text: notes links below.

The Institute for Creation Research (https://www.icr.org/ and https://www.icr.org/creationkids/) and Answers in Genesis (https://answersingenesis.org/ and https://answersingenesis.org/kids/) have a wide range of excellent training materials for children.

04.1 - Lesson 04, Part 1: Three Responses to the Pagan Worldview: Three Ways Christians Responded
Tue, Aug 22, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Exodus 20:1-21 & Matthew 19:1-9
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 56 secs
When there is a contradiction between what science says and what the Bible says which do you believe? Listen to this message to hear three basic ways Christians handle this conflict, only one of which is the correct way. Find out that the first way is to believe that science is always right. Learn about the problems that come from this fallacious view. Secondly, believe that the Bible and science are equally true so the Bible has to be reinterpreted. Find out many examples of how this belief is carried out, including doubts about biblical genealogies. Be ready next week to hear the accurate view that we can always trust what the Bible says.
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04.2 - Lesson 04, Part 2: Three Responses to the Pagan Worldview: Counterattack the Falsehoods
Tue, Aug 29, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Luke 3:23-38 & Romans 5
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 11 mins 26 secs

On every side we and our children are bombarded by lies and distortions of the truth. How do we counterattack? Listen to this lesson to learn that this is a spiritual warfare that is resolved in the mind. The first step must be to accept that only the Bible is absolute truth and when there is a contradiction, we must evaluate the matter based on biblical truth. Hear a number of ways to do this and important links that answer some of our questions biblically.

During this lesson Dr. Dean mentioned several websites with biblical training materials for children (and adults):

Answers in Genesis: www.answersingenesis.org
Creation Ministries International: www.creation.com
Institute for Creation Research: www.icr.org
Creation Research Society: www.creationresearch.org
Creation Moments: www.creationmoments.com
Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com
Radioisotopes and the Age of the Earth (RATE) www.icr.org/rate/

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05.1 - Lesson 05, Part 1: The Global Flood: The Angelic Revolt and Mankind; The Global Flood
Tue, Sep 05, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Genesis 6-7
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 39 secs

Do you wonder why there is so much suffering and chaos in the world? Listen to this message to hear the amazing truth about the unseen world surrounding us. Hear how one angel, Satan, rebelled against God and caused a revolution in Heaven. See how this was brought to earth when Adam and Eve sinned. Find out that Satan was judged, but his sentence has not been carried out. See the reason for Noah’s Flood.

During this message Dr. Dean recommends viewing a couple of Noah's Flood videos:

Short version: Noah's Flood and Catastrophic Plate Tectonics by Genesis Apologetics

Longer version: What Noah’s Ark & The Flood Were Really Like by Answers in Genesis

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05.2 - Lesson 05, Part 2: The Global Flood: Lessons we Learn from the Global Flood
Tue, Sep 12, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Genesis 6-9
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 42 secs

Is the Bible story of Noah’s Ark just a simple story of animals and an ark to you? If so, listen to this lesson to learn of its cataclysmic effects on the earth and five lessons we need to learn from it that are still in effect today. Understand the dynamics of the Flood, especially in the areas of judgment and salvation. Hear evidence for a worldwide flood from all ancient tribes and peoples.

During this lesson Dr. Dean recommended that you view the information on these two websites:
Answers in Genesis - Lots of great information on Noah's Ark and
Science CONFIRMS Noah’s Ark and the Flood! from Answers in Genesis.

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05.3 - Lesson 05, Part 3: The Global Flood: The Flood, The Ark, Attacks on the Flood History, Counterattack on Flood Critics
Tue, Sep 19, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Genesis 6-9
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 14 mins 45 secs

Was Noah a real person and was there a worldwide flood? Listen to this lesson to hear historical and scientific evidence that supports this biblical event. Hear a number of questions that would need to be answered if the flood was only local. Understand that there is no verifiable scientific evidence for claiming the world is older than the Bible says it is.

Click to find more information on the Route 60: The Biblical Highway movie. There are showings in the Houston area Sept. 20-21.

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06.1 - Lesson 06, Part 1: The New World Covenant: Entering a New World, God Makes a Covenant with Noah
Tue, Sep 26, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Genesis 9:9-10
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 12 mins 50 secs
Imagine being one of the eight people alive after Noah’s Flood. Listen to this message to learn what happened after they came off the ark. Hear about a contract God made with them and who the parties are to the contract. Find out the unconditional promise God made and the sign of that promise. Hear a discussion of naturalism versus supernaturalism.

The name of the video series Dr. Dean mentioned is "Resisting the Green Dragon" – with David Barton https://www.amazon.com/Resisting-Green-Dragon/dp/188656857X

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06.2 - Lesson 06, Part 2: The New World Covenant: Reinstalled Divine Institutions
Tue, Oct 10, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Genesis 9
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 48 secs

Is the death penalty morally right? Listen to this message to learn that capital punishment is mandated by God and is necessary to provide safety for people. Understand that it was delegated by God to humans in government after Noah’s flood. Learn if people can eat meat or if vegetarianism is necessary. See that the Divine Institutions of personal responsibility, marriage, and family are still part of God’s plan for humans.

Links to the articles that Dr. Dean mentioned during this class are as follows:

When The Thames Froze Over: The ‘Little Ice Age’ Thames Frost Fairs

Science proves kids are bad for Earth. Morality suggests we stop having them.

The French nationals going 'childfree' to save the planet

Why this professor's climate-crisis solution is rankling Twitter: 'The worst thing you can do is have a child'

Climate Changes Endanger World's Food Output

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07.1 - Lesson 07, Part 1: Fill the Earth - The Period After the Flood
Tue, Oct 31, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Genesis 9-10
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 18 secs
The worldwide Flood ended. The waters receded and eight people came off the Ark with the advanced knowledge of the pre-Flood generations. Hear how this knowledge included astronomy, map making, math, engineering skills, metallurgy, and many others. See how these skills were gradually lost as lifespans shortened and people were scattered into language groups. Marvel at the accomplishments of ancient peoples and understand that God is the sovereign of creation and He will always sustain everything.

In this class Dr. Dean mentioned that mammoths were found frozen in Siberia and their meat was served in explorer clubs around the world. That was believed, but is not accurate.

Study Proves The Explorers Club Didn't Really Eat Mammoth at 1050s New York Dinner

Explorers Club Did Not Have Mammoth on the Menu--It Was Sea Turtle

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07.2 - Lesson 07, Part 2: Fill the Earth - The Fourth and Fifth Divine Institutions; Global Amnesia; Tower of Babel
Tue, Nov 07, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Genesis 1-11
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 21 mins 59 secs

The Bible teaches that we are all one race. So where does racism come from? Listen to this message to hear about a time when God intervened in human history and scattered the people of the earth by confusing their language. Find out that Nimrod was a mighty world leader who rebelled against God and led the people in building the Tower of Babel. See that racism came from the sin natures of people who made derogatory comments about people who differed from themselves. Learn that God’s desire is for all people to seek Him and our mission, as believers, is to reach everyone with the gospel.

Make sure you also check out the additional slides regarding Apeman and that the Chinese probably came from Ham. That information is available in the Text: notes link below.

During this Bible class Dr. Dean recommended the following website articles:

Genesis According to the Miao People

The Discovery of Genesis by C H Kang and Ethel R Nelson

Genesis and the Mystery Confucius Couldn't Solve by Ethel R Nelson and Richard E Broadberry

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08 - Lesson 08 - Faith in Action I - Biblical Truth Helps Us Interpret the World
Tue, Nov 14, 2023
by Robert Dean
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 12 mins 31 secs
Where can we find answers to vital issues confronting us today? Listen to this lesson to learn about seven current controversies and where to find their origins and solutions in the Word of God. Hear a brief quiz concerning these issues and what aspect of God’s revelation is relevant for each. See how all are related to the Fall and the corruption that followed mankind’s fall. Understand that you have a choice to make when confronted with these problems. Either try to solve them from human thinking or turn to God’s Word for answers.
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